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The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

@G SAt&EAE 40 E"E va ~
The name Of Gan. A. y; Donniphan
OF Missouri. some forty years ago,
Was almost q household word Trough
out the country, and vet, his death
recently was scarcely noticed out
side his own state. He was q veteran
81 several wars, and though a South
ern man. did alIhe could to prevent
the rebellion, and took no part there
il. InIs38 Gen. Donniphandroyethe
the MormoDs our OF Missouri; he was
conspicuous il suppressingthe Kansas
border trouble, subdued the Navajo
Indains ia 1915 az the outbreak Of
the Mexican trouble and captured
Ghihuahua after defeating 1000
Mexicans with q single regiments vir>
tually securing them Mexico TO the
limited state. he lived IT Liberty,
Mo-. after the Mexican war.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25
The Chatsworth Railroad Disater.

A late dispatch: says: The damages on
account OF, the accident will be little short
OF 81, 600, 900. Probably 80 people will
die; SIS, 900 is the limit that can be collect
ed for a dead person., This one item will
figure up $500, 600. The seriously wound
ed may collect 5000 or $4,000 each;
add to this loss OF business and the dam
age to property and the disaster will cost
the company a round sum. Henry L.
a ssa'o oi f Pinsi 6 St the sla paa the ha section AMEN msn
and the engineer for the disaster. That
q fire and smoke were seen in the neighbor.
hood OF the bridge Wednesday afternoon
the 1Othinst, hi essays, is confirmed by many
farmers, who live in the 4neighborkood Of
the bridge, and were the section foreman
0 attentive and strict in the perform
,ance OF his duties the accident womdneve
have happened. ~ 81
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

y -r - 81
The Canadian press is taking a SEN
sible view Of the McGarigle matter, and
public opinion through the Dominion
demands the return of the Chicago
boodler to the United States. In his
last message the late President Arthur
recommended the negotiation of new
extradition treat les with the countries
of Europe, especially with Great
Britain, and it is to be trusted that
in time extradition regulations will be
framed to require the return to this
country OF the thieves who find Cana.
da all accessible and secure asylum.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

Secretary Fairchild by his offer to
prepay interest, to say nothing of
his call for hldc on the 4 1-2 per cent.
bonds, has wiped out all risk of a.
s%tringency from the accumulation OF
funds in the treasury until Congress
meets: but when Congress assemblies
the reduction in revenue made must
be vigorous, immediate and unhesitat-
ing or February ana March next will
see a greater accumulation than ever
unless the government expenditures
shall be universally increased by en-.
actments OF that body.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

@"-N Nh ~ 49, %Ea ~
Sir John Gladstone, father of VIM.
i. Gladstone lived to eighty eight.
and the illustrous son is likely to at
tain as great an age. Lord John
Russell lived to be eigthy-six. Pal
merston died at eighty-one. Lord
Brougham reached the age OF eighty
nine. Even the grizzled warrior, the
Duke OF Wellington, who carried
mighty cares OF craftsmanship long
after he had laid aside the sword, was
ssasE.yon horseback in the parks after
shsswas eighty, and he died at eighty.
three. British statesmen, as q rule,
live much longer than american. and
often continue in acGivs lie to the
end.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25
Death Of a Noted Phrenoiogist.

Prof. O.. s. Fowler, the noted phrenolo-
gist and lecturer, died at his residence,
near Sharon Station, Conn, after an i'll
ness OF only thirty hours. The cause OF
death was spinal trouble, superinduced by
heavy cold. Prof. Fowler was born in Co.
hocton, Steuben, county, Oct. II, 1909.
He al educated at Amherst college,
graduating in 1884. Soon after he began
to lecture in ~phrenology. In 1888, in
conjunction with his brother Lorenzo, he
established in Philadelphia the American
chronological Journal, As editor, lectur-
er and author, he has led a career OF un.
usual activity. He has lectured in al
most every part OF the United States and
Canada. y " ~ E,.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

The neutrality-suspicious. Of the city
o. Philadelphia, which also includes
The county government for the coming
year, are IN round numbers $2l,OOO,.
600. Of this amount interest takes
three and q hall millions, education
81 .3oo,ooO, police 81, II 1000, high.
ways i, SOC, 900. @ s q
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

Miss Clara Barton, president of the
American national association of the
Red Cross, and DR.. j. B, Hubbell, sec.
rotary OF the association. have been
appointed by President Cleveland
delegates to the fourth International
conference OF the Red Cross, which
opens at Carlsrhue, Germany, Sep
TENDER 20. Miss Barton made the
same errand in 1884.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

Victor Tissot has published in Paris, an
extract from q letter which he asserts the
late car wrote to his ~morganatic wife, the
Princess Dolgorokni, after the Berlin con-
gress. The car says The congress has
been an immense misfortune to, Russia.
Germany sold us. The Russian statesmen,
who had iuli powers, were. not equal to
their important mission. Bismark has
revenged himself for the support l gave
Frauce in 1875 during my stay in Berlin.
p Secretary Bayard is quoted as saying
this with respect, to the report that a
Canadian cruiser has sunk an American.
fishing vessel: The publication is sxces-
sively silly. It is quite apparent that
there is no ground whatever for the story,
and the publication OF such stuff by news
papers published in our commercial cities,
like New York, is rank madness. It is a
fair example. however. OF the foolish SEN
generally-a spirit which tries to stir up
bad feeling and to bring about that which.
II it should occur, would only result in the
ruin OF these cities q.
The corner stone OF the Bennington bat
tie monument was laid at Bennington with
imposing ceremonies, and in the presence
Of the largest crowd ever gathered in the
village. The procession consisted OF mill.
.tary, civic and masonic division, The
governors Oh verIHOnI, view ups
and Massachusetts were present.
Secretary y, hitney has appointed a
board OF officers, consisting Of Chief Com
structor T. d. Wilson. as senior member
and president. Engineer -in-C Chief George
w. Melville, Capt. George Brown, Assist
ant Naval Constructor, Francis r. Bowles
and Assistant Naval Constructors Lewis
Nixon, u. s. n, to examine and consider
the plans furnished by the Barrow Ship
Building Company Of London, Eng, for
the construction oil q battle ship OF about
eight thousand tons displacement and res
port to the department. Of the probable
cost, exclusive Of armament, of construct.
ing such vessel in accordance with said
plans, the to be furnished by the
Bethlehem Iron Company Of Bethlehem, Pa.
Postofices discontinued. Minnesota:
Gladstone, Cass county. Postrnasters
commissioned Wisconsin: King Bridge,
w. Zander. Fourth-class postmasters up.
pointed Dakota: Smithville, f. Cattell.
Iowa: Bell, @. a. ButterWorth.
Gov. Richardson Of South Carolina, Is
about to obey q Joint resolution Of the
Legislature 81 1851. which was Endorsed
and renewed by the legislature Of 1856
that - to present b gold medal as the gift
81 the state 10 Gen. N. g. Evans, OF the
.confederate army, for conspicuous gal
lantry AZ Lsesburg. Va, in 1861. This 10
Tho only t~estilonial ever presented By the
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

Immigration has fallen off sharply
IN July. and shows no prospect OF in
creasing. Two months ago there was
a prospect that TIE figures OF 1881
and 1882, when over 100000 per.
sons were landed at Castle Garden,
would be equaled or exceeded. 1t is
not probable now that over 100000
will arrive at New York, and the num-
Der for the entire country will proba-
bly, be $4,000 more.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

The effect of the passage of the high
license law in Pennsylvania is seen in
part by it's operation in Alleehany
county, where all liquor licenses date
from the LIST of May, August, Novem-
Der, or February. The August licenses
in Allegheny county %(Pittsburg) under
the operation Of the new law showed
a decrease of 200 saloons.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

Nowthat all Of three percent.bonds
have been called in and I deemed
there are no obligations OF the COVER
ment that are subject to redemption
until the four-and-a-half per cent.
bonds mature. which will be in 1891.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25
He Had Learned q Lesson.

Backwoodsman Gin Ohio town)-l.
hear you've struck . well Of natural
yas here lately.
Hotel Ksepsr-Yes, sir; rot one II
our backyard.
Backwoodsman- wish you'd AL;
the clerk to turn II OF when he shuts
ups Tor tho njght For heaven sake
Warnshim-Againsts blowing II QUIT
shAd g experience once mj3ssl1. mister.
-yyNdt&
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

me department Of Agricalture re-
ports q decrease Of ~ PEI. cent. in the,
corri prospects for the whole country,
compared with one month ago.. The
drouthsof course did it.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

ne newspapers OF the Western
part ct our Union now outnumber
those ct the East. and surpass q ma
aority otthem Id cosmopolitan spirit
and energy.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

was UcCdAS0 FyOeA A4t1lA Wa ~
much occupied with other things you
never thought Of il
Aunt Marta entered the room at this
moment with Mary''s supper cup
of strong Japanese tea, and d slice Of
Stoast-the most indigestible and least
nutritious Of al dishes prepared for
finvalids. 7
She looked in surprise from thu open
window to Mays animated face.
well, this Is q changed she said;
with pleased expression on her care
worn face. guess you feel better"
Yles, 4 mi BETTER Mary said EN-.
phatically. .Cousin Jennie says I can
get well and lam going to do Just o.
She advises and see if it is possible.
Then yon must remember that, the
first step is to believe that you are go-
ing to get we'll, said. bending to
kiss the white face which in the clear.
light showed sadly the marks 81 severe
pain and her extreme emaciation.
/ left her alone for i half hour to the
rest I felt sure she. needed, then with
out giving her ashintsof my intention.
wrapped her in q blanket. and
had her brother carry her to;
the family sitting room and
place her an q Sofa She was greatly
surprised at the sudden change, but
uttered no remonstrance. The family
were 80 heartily glad 10 zee her. I fear-
ed they would overdo the matter M:
their welcome, so ]. protested against
too much talking. She borsit wonder
fully well.-better than expected
III the meantime opened al the
windows and the outside door "a 90
adjoining hall, giving her room 4
thorough airing.
Before returnipg ~ hsr roonI gaye
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

the United States, has taken, out nat
uralization papers at Faulkton.
Rev. E. b. Nash, ofFargo. has been
appointed chaplain OF the first Dako-
ia regiment.
George c. Min, the tragedian, has
been playing at Grand Forks and
other places.
"A petition has been put in circula-
ton at Deadwook asking for a 80 per
cent. reduction IN the telephone rates
now charged, and as far as circulated
has beeen signed by nearly every sub
scriber. each signer agreeingto discon-
tinue the use Of Instruments entirely
unless the reduction be granted.
Fosdick e TlIotson, pioneer cloth
iers of Mitchell, have assigned for the
benefit Of creditors. The assets equal
the liabilities, and the firm expects to
make q satisfactory settlement and
continue business.
The territorial Nv. q. Z. u. conveen-
ton will be held September 8 TO 10
i%nc;usively, at Huron. Mrs. Mary A.
Woodbridge, national recording secre.
tary will be in attendance, as also
Mrs. Mary Balch Of Indiana, who il
already in the territory ia the interest
OF the work. kss& !
intelligence comes rom w oonsocke !
that the burglars who operated there
the, other night were captured ct,
letcher. s
A Duluth grain firm is preparing to.
build q mammoth grain house on the
Northwestern track in Aberdeen.
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1887-08-25

vVA ~ # AL ISANoA VtsAVOE V40O
were killed and q number of churches and
houses were struck by lightning. In the
country also there was much destruction
OF property, and many persons are re-
Michael Davitt and the archbishop Of
Cashel promised to attend the opening Of
the Piscatorial school at Baltimore.
county Queen, Ireland. but Mr.. Davitt,
learning that the queen was tosbe toasted,
absented himself. The archbishop was
present and joined il the toast TO the
queen.
Charles Page Of Montreal, who swindled
the Jacques Cartier Bank out OF $25. 600,
was arrested at Versailles, Que. All the
money was found in his possession.
Prince De Vawongse, brother Of the king
Of Siam, and Frinces Killga, Rabi, Pracite
and Chera, sons 81 the king, with a dozen
other distinguished Orientals, arrived at
Winnepeg from the East en- route home
via Vancouver. The party occupied nine.
teen rooms at the hotel, and are travsling
In q private ar. They were driven out to
see the buffalos at Stony mountain.
The Daily News understands that the
government has decided to proclaim the
Irish National league.
Victoria, B. G., News has been received
from Superintendent OF Provincial Police
Roycraft, who went north with q force -oi
specials in q special steamer some days
ago to attempt the arrest OF an Indian
who murdered two farmers in CoWichan
a year ago. He captured the Indian and
nov has him5fn custody. He also discoy-
cred that the missing schooner Seabird,
which left Port Townsend q year ago for
the north and has never been heard from,
was taken By Indians, burned and the en-
tire crew mnsaacred q short diatancA from
Seymour Narrows. Captain Moore Of the.
Seabird, belonged to Victoria. Roycrait
captured seven OF the supposed murderers
and they are on the way to this city.
VA terrible accident resulting Ia the,
instant death OF two miners named
Andrew Gunblade and John Maroney oc-
CURED 81 the Superior mine Isphefning.
Mich.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31
Monday, april 18th, 1887,
Legal Notice.

TT H. HORNBROOK, of the city of Wheel
II ing, in the state of West Virginia, and
L IL Mary B. Altman, of Wichita, in the state
of Kansas, will take notice, that Olivia Peck,
as executrix of the estate of Daniel Peck, de-
ceased, on the Sd day of February, 1887, fled
in the court of common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, in case number 4I40, against the
above named parties and others, her petition,
setting forth among other things, THAT the
Exchange Bank, of Wheeling, obtained at the
fall term, 1856. of said court, a Judgment
against the defendants, Lewis Woodmansee,
Hattie Woodmansee and Susannah Lewis for the
sum of $3.50, with interest; that said plaintiff,
as executrix aforesaid, is liable for said judg-
ment on account of the obligation of her testa-
tor as security, which judgment is made lien
on the following premises, situate in Pease
township, Belmont county, Ohio, and being the
same premises conveyed to said Hattie Wood
mansee by deed from Amos Osborne and wife,
dated the 18th day of March, 1888, and record
ed in record of deeds Of said county. in volume
so, page 247 And the plaintiff asks that the
first above named defendants be required to
set up any lien they may have on said premises,
or the same may be forever barred; that all
liens be adjusted according to their priorities,
together with the lien of the said Exchange
Bank, of Wheeling, and that the premises
aforesaid be sold and the proceeds distributed
among the claimants according to their respec-
tive priorities, as the same shall be found by
the court. Said parties are required to answer
on or before April 18th, 1887, or their liens, if
any they have on tie above-describvd premises,
will be forever barred.
OLIVIA PECK,
Executrix of Daniel Peck, deed.
G. W. Carroll, Atty. l7-7t
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31
Probate Court.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following nam
~ ed administrators, executors guardians, as
signees and trustees have fled in my Office at St.
Clairsvile, their accounts and vouchers for settle
ment, to-wit:
John Gregg, admir- of Mary Fritter, decd.
John Gregg, admir- of Mary K. Fritter. decd.
George W. Chessell, admir- Of Joseph P. Arrick,
decd.
Samuel H. McGregor, admir- of Eliza McGregor,
deceased.
A. 6. King, assignee of W. NJ. Montgomery, as
signor.
Mary &. Frazier executrix of John Orr, decd.
William Alexander, executor of Drusilla, Robin
son. decd.
William Alexander, exec'r Of John Enlow decd.
wiilam alexander, trustee of Charles, Thurman
and Mary r. Enlow, minors
Ross j. Alexander assignee of Jamee NJ Wood
cock assignor
=: II. Todd, executor of John H. Todd, decd.
Margaret Duncan, adm'x of Archibald Duncan,
deceased
William McNichols, guardian of Jesse L. Phillips,
minor.
james c. Tallman, assignee Of A. r. Hamilton,
assignor.
ALI OF the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the 18th day of April, 1887.
SSi-St ISAAC H. GASTON, Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31
Yourself and NeighbOrs.

Miss Fanny Murray, who has been
visiting friends in Bellaire for the past
two weeks. returned home on Monday.
Miss Ella West is visiting the family Of
Hon j W Kennon, Barnesville.
.-Had. Pennington made q flying visi,
home from Cleveland last week.
Mr.. J. L. Lane and wife, and Miss
Jessie Butte, of Bellaire, were the guests
of Walter Darrah. over Sunday.
President G Black, of Franklin
College, was in town Friday, aud made
tie CHRONICLE a welcome call.
Mr. Addison Thompson, secretary
OF The LaBelle Glass Works. Bridgeport.
" IN Chicago for several days during
t past week, on business for his CON-
panS.
Rev Thos Balph went TO Pittsburgh
oU Monday.
j. b. Longiey and Con. W. Troll,
went out to Findlay, on Monday ex-
anime into the workings of the big
boom. Mr. Longley contemplates locat
ing there, should he find a favorable
business opening.
Miss Aggie Hanlon, of BarnesviIle
is visiting her aunt, Mrs Arch. Gifin, in
this place.
John Lochsry, a Cornell University
student is at home, in this place, during
the spring vacation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31
Legal Notice.

HALTER WALLACE, whose residence is
wv Brownsville, in the state of Pennsylva-
mia; Mary Wallace, Portland, in the
state of Oregon, will take notice, that Daniel
G. List, trustee, on the 28th day of March,
1887. filed in the court of common pleas of
Belmont county, Ohio, his petition against said
parties, praying for partition or for appraise-
ment and sale of part of lots l3 and IA, in
Mather's addition to st. Ulairsville, in said
county, the same being the property owned
and occupied in their lifetime by Maria and
Dorcas Carter. The petition alleges that plain
tiff has legal right to one-half, and said Mary
and Walter each to the one-fourth of said
property. Said parties are required to an
swer on or before 28th day of May, 1887.
31-6t DANIEL G. LIST, Plaintiff
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31

THE Republican municipal conven-
tion At the Court house. on Monday eve
ming. was more largely attended than is
usual at such meetings of the party in
this place Hon W 5 Kennon presided !;
W H Adams was chosen as secretary,
and Andrew Mcfarland and E E Enocb,
tellers. P W Dickey was nominated for
municipal clerk by acclamation. Ant
nouncements Of candidates for council
were made, and ballot resulted in the
nomination of l. P Hnffner, j Ohm T Troll.
and G Kintner. The following is the
score: L P Hoffner 81, John T Troll 80.
} c Kintner 81. W D Hoff II. Samuel
Thompson a.. W Nichols l3. H NJ
Davies /.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31

AN sll-day meeting under the auspices
of the Women's Christian Temperance
Association, was held 10 the Presbyte-
rian church, of this place, on Tuesday
There was good attendance on all the
sessions. and much interest The meeting
primarily was tor prayer for the success
of the temperance cause in Michigan,
where vote ia taken on MoDday-yet
the earnest prayers and speeches en-
braced the home temperance work in a
special degree. During the day and eve
ming number of addresses were made
by citizens who happened in attend
snce. and of the number who lifted up
their voices In favor of the cause were
nine of the attorneys of St Clairsville
The meetiog was participated in by
men of all parties, except the saloon
party.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31
Valuable Farm for Sale.

7 OFFER for sale the farm owned by the late
Daniel Peck, situated in Richland township,
Belmont county, Ohio, on the National
Road, one and half miles west of St. Clairs-
Vile. The farm contains about III acres of
good and well lying land; well watered; in
good state of cultivation. There is 100 acres
cleared land, the balance timber; about 50
acres in grass. On the farm are comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed,
and other necessary out-buildings; an apple
orchard of about four acres-trees of good
size and variety. There is also vineyard Of
l35 grape vines, consisting of ten varieties OF
the most choice fruit There is & number of
other fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries, &c.
The farm is in an excellent neighborhood, con-
venient to schools; and, located as it is, on the
National Road, will make very desirable and
pleasant home for family. Terms of sale
will be made reasonable. For further particu
lars or information concerning the property,
call on or address the undersigned. st. Clsirs-
vile, Ohio. OLIVIA PECK,
IL lift Executrix of DanielPecks decd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31


THE marriage of Mr.. D. T. Cowen, Of
Chicago, and Miss Belle Meyer. was SOL
emnized at o'clock yesterday, at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Meyer, in this place, the
Rev. W. II. Haskell offir.iatiug. The
wedding was quiet affair. no ,ne ex.
cept the relatives of the contracting par
ties being present. The groom is a son
OF the late d. d. 7. COwen. and is young
man of high character, altogether worthy
of the charming and popular lady whom
he has chosen for his bride. The young
couple have the heartiest good wishes of
the people of st. Clairsville for their
prosperity and happiness. After the
ceremonies an elegant dinner was served
aud the happy pair left on the four
o'clock train for Chicago, their future
home
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31

TIE marriage of Mr.. Richard Collins
TO Miss Fanny Sites, which was solemn
lied AT the residence of the brides par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs 7 II Sites, in Newark,
o., on Wednesday, of last week, was a
society event in that plsce of more than
ordinary interest. The bride is a niece
of Sunset Cox" and Is characterized as
"one Of the most popular little women
in Newark" The groom is a son of Mr..
James Collins. former well known
druggist of this place and is one of the
successful young business men of tie
city. May prosperity attend them.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-03-31

PROBATE JUDGE GAsToN issued mar
risge Licenses during the week ending
Tuesday, as follows:
Michael L Dunning and Carrie E
Curtis;
Wilson l. Bigley aud Sarah E White;
Alexandria Dawes and Emma Jackson;
Willet A Williams and Luretta C.
Vanscync;
Andrew King and Melissa A Perkins |;
Grant Keyser and Florence Whitacre |;
George w Farrs and Charity A Burns;
Edw'd A Davis and Laura B Wheeler;
George Perkins and Sarah A Phillips |;
James Hart and Retts DelCng;
John Heslop aud Mrs E J Strickler.